This album tackles the complex relationships social workers experience in the wide spectrum of their work, from those with families affected by social deprivation to those with judges, lawyers and other members of the legal system. The tracks analyse the role of the family in Scottish life in relation to the many voluntary bodies that exist to assist and inform them, and the legal obligations of social workers. Participants from single mothers to solicitors presented their perspectives in a series of frank, informative interviews.
This material forms part of The Open University course K207 The law and social work in Scotland.
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This album tackles the complex relationships social workers experience in the wide spectrum of their work, from those with families affected by social deprivation to those with judges, lawyers and other members of the legal system. The tracks analyse the role of the family in Scottish life in relation to the many voluntary bodies that exist to assist and inform them, and the legal obligations of social workers. Participants from single mothers to solicitors presented their perspectives in a series of frank, informative interviews.
This material forms part of The Open University course K207 The law and social work in Scotland.
Colin Moodie explains the Legal Services Council, a body which advises the Council on legality and social work issues. He highlights the clashes that can occur between social workers and solicitors.
Colin Moodie explains the Legal Services Council, a body which advises the Council on legality and social work issues. He highlights the clashes that can occur between social workers and solicitors.
Marina Shaw works with the family services unit, a voluntary group who work with families affected by drug and alcohol misuse. She describes the focus and examples of her work, along with helpful advice.
Marina Shaw works with the family services unit, a voluntary group who work with families affected by drug and alcohol misuse. She describes the focus and examples of her work, along with helpful advice.
In Glasgow, Bridget Rothwell trains staff at Barnardo’s. She discusses the different types of risk inherent in aspects of social work, including personal and physical intimidation and how lifestyle can be negatively affected.
In Glasgow, Bridget Rothwell trains staff at Barnardo’s. She discusses the different types of risk inherent in aspects of social work, including personal and physical intimidation and how lifestyle can be negatively affected.
A fascinating look into the criminal justice system and how it intersects with Social Services in Scotland, highlighting the importance of the service user but also the responsibility that comes with this approach.
A fascinating look into the criminal justice system and how it intersects with Social Services in Scotland, highlighting the importance of the service user but also the responsibility that comes with this approach.
Sheriff Frank Crowe discusses his experiences of working in the Scottish legal system, how this differs from its counterpart in England and Wales, and the mutually beneficial partnership with social workers.
Sheriff Frank Crowe discusses his experiences of working in the Scottish legal system, how this differs from its counterpart in England and Wales, and the mutually beneficial partnership with social workers.
Caring for a loved one with challenging medical difficulties can be a difficult task. Isobel Allan has cared for her daughter for 26 years, and discusses her experiences and lifestyle.
Caring for a loved one with challenging medical difficulties can be a difficult task. Isobel Allan has cared for her daughter for 26 years, and discusses her experiences and lifestyle.
The Legal Services Care Commission ensures that the quality of care in Scotland is upheld. Annabell Fowles describes the demands of inspecting both the workforce and amenities.
The Legal Services Care Commission ensures that the quality of care in Scotland is upheld. Annabell Fowles describes the demands of inspecting both the workforce and amenities.
This album tackles the complex relationships social workers experience in the wide spectrum of their work, from those with families affected by social deprivation to those with judges, lawyers and other members of the legal system. The tracks analyse the role of the family in Scottish life in relation to the many voluntary bodies that exist to assist and inform them, and the legal obligations of social workers. Participants from single mothers to solicitors presented their perspectives in a series of frank, informative interviews.
This material forms part of The Open University course K207 The law and social work in Scotland.
